By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Warren County’s Alex Mullican goes up against Ryle Chastain, who played the role of goalkeeper at Monday’s soccer practice. (Dale Stubblefield photo) The Warren County High School Lady Pioneer soccer team’s play-day on Saturday was somewhat of a disappointment, but was also considered a positive…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Senior Davey Britton levels fullback Mikey Perkins during Monday afternoon’s Pioneer football practice. (Rob Nunley photo) Over the weekend, Pioneer head coach Chris Madewell and his staff had the chance to study the tape of last Friday’s scrimmage against Grundy County.Studying the Pioneers’ performance against…

By ROB NUNLEY / Sports Editor for the Southern Standard Bill Rogers blasts out of the sand on No. 3 while his wife, Kristy, looks on. (Rob Nunley photo) The McMinnville Country Club was packed with a full field of golfers Saturday, teeing off in the 18th annual Rotary Golf Classic.A group of 34 four-person…

Aug. 11 First full day of schoolSept. 6 Labor Day (no school)Sept. 16 Thinklink Test No. 1 Grades 2-8Sept. 16 End first reporting periodSept. 17 Fair Day (no school)Sept. 27 Report cards distributedSept. 30 Parent/Teacher Conference 3 to 9 p.m.Oct. 1 Holiday (no school)Oct. 15 In-Service – teachers onlyOct. 29 End second reporting periodNov. 8…

Gulick recognized as All-American ScholarThe United States Achievement Academy announces that Nicholas Gulick has been named an All-American Scholar.The USAA has established the All-American Scholar Award program to offer deserved recognition to superior students who excel in the academic disciplines.Gulick attends Boyd Christian School and is nominated by teacher Linda Love to receive recognition in…

By WILL STEWART / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard High school AP teachers, from left, Debra Grepperud, Chad McGee and Nancy McNeal were selected from among their high school and collegiate peers to score rigorous AP exams earlier this summer. (Will Stewart photo) The three best things about being a teacher, many of them…

By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard MOSLEY With schools back in session around the county today, lawmen are reminding motorists to use care when approaching school zones or school buses.“Since school has been out all summer, we want to remind motorists to be careful when they come upon a school, especially…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard Humane Society volunteer Lisa Shepherd, left, works with local photographer Kim Rogers of Evans Studio who donated her services to put together a calendar featuring local animals as a fundraising project for the organization. Though the Humane Society animal shelter won’t be accepting any…

By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard Pool patrons take some of the edge from yesterday’s heat by cooling off at Gilley Pool. Beginning today, the pool will have limited hours during the week. (James Clark photo) Now that school is back in session, hours at Gilley Pool have taken a dive.Beginning…

By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / News Editor for the Southern Standard Bethany Crouch, 2003 Fairest of the Fair, looks over the new fair book for the 51st annual Warren County A&L Fair with fair president Steve Grandey. (Charles W. Johnson photo) The Warren County A&L Fair books are here for all those who want to…